Session Profile: Hanah Lahe
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
2025-03-24
Political Position
The political focus is heavily directed toward the issue of climate change, emphasizing its reality and potential consequences, such as wildfires and droughts. The speaker takes a stand against the view that dismisses climate change as mere hysteria, and links environmental threats directly to national security. This position is rooted in values and policy, demanding a responsible approach to environmental challenges.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the geographical manifestations of climate change in Southern Europe, mentioning specific phenomena such as heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires in Spain, Italy, and Portugal. They are capable of linking environmental problems with broader security issues, referring to climate change as a security threat. Furthermore, the speaker is aware of the context surrounding the draft Electricity Market Act.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, interrogative, and analytical, employing logical appeals and referencing specific international examples. The speaker adopts a critical tone to highlight irrelevant topics introduced into the draft bill by the opposition. The questions are direct, demanding clarification from the opponent regarding the causes and consequences of climate change.
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Activity Patterns
The data indicates participation in the plenary session during the questioning phase, having posed one initial question and one clarifying follow-up question on the same subject. This suggests active engagement in debates and a commitment to addressing the topic comprehensively.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is Evelin Poolamets, who is criticized for deviating from the topic of the draft law and introducing irrelevant social issues (genders, hormones, e-elections). There is also strong opposition to the opponent’s position regarding the denial of the anthropogenic nature of climate change. The criticism is directed at both the procedure and the substantive viewpoints.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the international manifestations of climate change in Southern Europe (Spain, Italy, Portugal), which are used as a case study for the global situation. The topic is also broadened to include Estonia, linking the consequences of climate change (such as forest fires) with our national security.
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Economic Views
The speech addresses the Electricity Market Act, but the speaker does not express views on taxes, regulations, or economic growth. The focus immediately shifts from the substance of the law to climate and security issues.
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Social Issues
The speaker highlights and criticizes the opponent's attempt to introduce social issues—such as fens, hormones, and e-elections—into the debate surrounding the draft Electricity Market Act. Their own position on these social topics remains unstated, focusing instead on the irrelevance of these issues within the context of the legislation under discussion.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on the draft Electricity Market Act, during the debate for which the speaker is participating as a questioner. He is opposed to expanding the scope of the bill, criticizing how the core subject is being distorted by irrelevant political and social issues.
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